This species is known only from Serra do Espinhaço and Serra do Caraça, in the state of Minas Gerais, in south-eastern Brazil, where it is found above 800m asl. Its distribution is poorly known, and it might occur more widely.

Habitat and Ecology

It is a species that is found in shrubland and grassland, which breeds in temporary puddles or swamps where it makes floating foam nests. It probably does not adapt well to anthropogenic disturbance.

Population

The population status of this species is unknown.

Population Trend

unknown

Major Threats

It is possibly affected by fire, expanding human settlements, and disturbance resulting from tourism.

Conservation Actions

This species might occur at the Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipó. It is known to occur at Reserva Particular doPatrimônio Natural Santuário do Caraça (Canelas and Bertoluci, 2007).

Red List Status

Data Deficient (DD)

Rationale

Listed as Data Deficient in view of continuing uncertainties as to its extent of occurrence, status and ecological requirements.